The Best Ceramics and Pottery Books

A Listmania! list by Peter Matanle (Sheffield, UK)
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Throwing Pots (Ceramics Handbooks)
1.  Throwing Pots (Ceramics Handbooks) by Phil Rogers
The list author says:
  "Teaches the basic techniques of throwing, concentrating on the two basic forms of cylinder and plate."
Used & New from: £43.10
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Inside Japanese Ceramics
2.  Inside Japanese Ceramics by Richard Wilson
The list author says:
  "A great book for learning about building Japanese style pottery."
£13.03   Used & New from: £9.02

Setting Up a Pottery Workshop (Ceramics Handbooks)
3.  Setting Up a Pottery Workshop (Ceramics Handbooks) by Alistair Young
The list author says:
  "For anyone wanting to set up their own workshop."
Used & New from: £4.95
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Building Your Own Kiln: Three Japanese Potters Give Step-by-step Instructions
4.  Building Your Own Kiln: Three Japanese Potters Give Step-by-step Instructions by Hiromi Itabashi
The list author says:
  "Shows how to build three types of kiln; gas fired top loader, anagama and snake kiln."
Used & New from: £45.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists
5.  The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists by Steven Mattison
The list author says:
  "Basic comprehensive text."
£8.50   Used & New from: £6.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Snow, Wave, Pine: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design
6.  Snow, Wave, Pine: Traditional Patterns in Japanese Design by Sadao Hibi
The list author says:
  "Great ideas from Japanese design and patterns."
£38.25   Used & New from: £33.73

Coiled Pottery: Traditional and Contemporary Ways
7.  Coiled Pottery: Traditional and Contemporary Ways by Betty Blandino
The list author says:
  "Describes coiled potttery from around the world and provides information on techniques as well as some inspiration on forms and decorations."
£10.39   Used & New from: £7.79

The Glaze Book: A Visual Catalogue of Decorative Ceramic Glazes
8.  The Glaze Book: A Visual Catalogue of Decorative Ceramic Glazes by Stephen Murfitt
The list author says:
  "Basic book for starting to glaze pots."
£12.96   Used & New from: £10.11
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Potter's Directory of Shape and Form (Ceramics)
9.  Potter's Directory of Shape and Form (Ceramics) by Neal French
The list author says:
  "Lots of ideas for experimenting with shapes and forms."
Used & New from: £19.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces: A Practical Directory of Ceramic Surface Decoration Techniques, Plus Guidance on How Best to Use Them
10.  The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces: A Practical Directory of Ceramic Surface Decoration Techniques, Plus Guidance on How Best to Use Them by Jo Connell
The list author says:
  "Lots of ideas and advice for decorating pots."
£8.50   Used & New from: £7.00
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Craft and Art of Clay: A Complete Potter's Handbook
11.  The Craft and Art of Clay: A Complete Potter's Handbook by Susan H. Peterson
The list author says:
  "Great advice for making and decorating pots of all types."
Used & New from: £24.65
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Complete Potters Companion
12.  Complete Potters Companion by Tony Birks
The list author says:
  "Something to keep by your side."
Used & New from: £17.85
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Shoji Hamada: A Potter's Way and Work (Ceramic Classics)
13.  Shoji Hamada: A Potter's Way and Work (Ceramic Classics) by Susan Peterson
The list author says:
  "The greatest of all Japanese potters."
£26.60   Used & New from: £21.32
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Ash Glazes
14.  Ash Glazes by Phil Rogers
The list author says:
  "Instructions and advice on ash glazing."
£19.50   Used & New from: £17.52

Bernard Leach (St Ives Artists series)
15.  Bernard Leach (St Ives Artists series) by Edmund de Waal
The list author says:
  "The greatest of British potters."
Used & New from: £55.00

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Sources of Inspiration: For Ceramics and the Applied Arts
16.  Sources of Inspiration: For Ceramics and the Applied Arts by Carolyn Genders
The list author says:
  "Ideas for decorating pots."
£12.99   Used & New from: £10.21
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Resist and Masking Techniques (Ceramics Handbooks)
17.  Resist and Masking Techniques (Ceramics Handbooks) by Peter Beard
The list author says:
  "More techniques for decorating pots."
Used & New from: £5.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Slipcasting (Ceramics Handbooks)
18.  Slipcasting (Ceramics Handbooks) by Sasha Wardell
The list author says:
  "Advice and ideas for slip casting."
Used & New from: £4.25
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Raku (Ceramics Handbooks)
19.  Raku (Ceramics Handbooks) by John Mathieson
The list author says:
  "Great basic starter for this interesting and exiting technique."
Used & New from: £27.11
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Mould Making (Ceramics Handbooks)
20.  Mould Making (Ceramics Handbooks) by John Colclough
The list author says:
  "Make your own moulds."
£12.15   Used & New from: £6.50

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